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On the afternoon of June 14th, the British Council officially announced the UK/Viet Nam Season 2023 program, comprising a series of events from June to December, aimed at celebrating and showcasing cultural and educational exchanges and bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
The UK/Vietnam Season 2023 was organized to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the UK, as well as the 30th anniversary of the British Council's arrival in Vietnam. This year's Season featured two main themes: "Climate and Environment" and "Our Shared Heritage".
The British Council and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. From left to right: Ms. Donna McGowan, Director of the British Council in Vietnam; Mr. Scott McDonald, CEO of the British Council Global; Dr. Nguyen Phuong Hoa, Director of the International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
With those two themes, the UK/Viet Nam Season brings together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, and artists from various organizations in the United Kingdom and Vietnam. They share ideas and experiences, discussing current and future collaborations across the fields of arts, culture, education, and English language.
Scott McDonald, CEO of the British Council Global, said: “We hope the UK/Vietnam Season will help deepen the UK’s relationship with Vietnam and provide opportunities for people in both countries to strengthen existing connections and forge new, innovative collaborations in English, education, and arts and culture – areas we believe have the power to unite people around the world.”
Scott McDonald, CEO of the British Council, shared his thoughts on the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
Climate and the environment are the main themes of the UK/Viet Nam Season program, and a shared priority for the people and governments of both countries.
In collaboration with leading universities and organizations from both countries, the UK/Viet Nam Season will host hackathons, arts residency programs, symposia, and digital exhibitions to showcase solutions to address climate change.
The theme "Our Shared Heritage" will offer insights and reflections on the relationship between the United Kingdom and Vietnam through cultural heritage, viewed from various perspectives.
Speaking about the cooperation between the British Council and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Dr. Nguyen Phuong Hoa, Director of the International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, shared: “We both recognize that cultural heritage is an important source of inspiration for innovation, therefore the cooperation between the two sides also aims to nurture new initiatives inspired by our shared heritage. The event aims to celebrate the long-standing partnership between the United Kingdom and Vietnam, promising to create new partnerships and open new opportunities for the younger generation.”
Dr. Nguyen Phuong Hoa, Director of the International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, emphasized the cooperative relationship with the British Council.
At the launch of the UK/Vietnam Season 2023 program, a Memorandum of Cooperation between the British Council and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism was also signed. This is considered a foundation for mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation in the fields of arts, heritage, culture and creative industries. It also reinforces the shared vision of supporting partnership cooperation between the United Kingdom and Vietnam, as well as strengthening connections between the people of the two countries.
